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EIGG Maintains two Shallow Geophysics test sites at Leicester University. Their purpose is to provide a facility for training, demonstrations, calibration and research for many aspects of shallow geophysical surveys and methods.

Test Site 1 is at Southmeads Road.

Location map

Test Site 1 plan
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Click on the text below to download site 1 descriptions and sample datasets

Site 1 Description (+maps & images)

CSV format files

Relative Topographic heights measured with an EDM system

Resistance values from a Geoscan RM15 system

Conductivity values from an EM31 system

Gradient magnetics: Geoscan FM18

Gradient magnetometer: Geometrics G858 (with thanks to Chris Leech, Geometrics UK)


Test Site 2 is at Stoughton Road.

Location Map

Test site 2 plan
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Click on the text below to download site 1 descriptions

Site 2 Description (+maps & images)



Conditions of booking:

To book the site, send payment with a completed booking form (see bottom) to Ian Hill (iah@le.ac.uk)

1. Users must have permission.
2. Users must have third party insurance for their operations, and will be required to state the maximum cover held on their booking form for a visit.
3. The University takes no responsibility for any loss or damage to equipment, nor injury to personnel using the site.
4. University reserves the right to cancel grant of access to the site at its own discretion. In such a case it will attempt to give the user adequate notice.
5. No operations which disturb the ground or make permanent marks in the grassed surface of the test site are normally permitted.
6. Payment of £100 to EIGG will be invoiced on receipt of a completed booking form.

The charges will be used to maintain and develop the site. Suggestions for improvements to the site are always welcome. For further test site technical details or booking information contact: Dr. Ian Hill, Geology Department, Leicester University Leicester. LE1 7RH. Tel: 0116-252-3920 Fax: 0116-252-3918 Email: IAH@le.ac.uk

Booking form download

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